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Text phishing scams are targeting Pennsylvania voters
Pennsylvania election officials are warning residents to be wary of political phishing scams that have targeted voters in Philadelphia's suburbs.Why it matters: With Pennsylvania being a key battleground state, officials expect to see an uptick in those scams in the weeks leading up to the November election.Driving the news: Voters in some of Philadelphia's collar counties have been bombarded with emails or text messages about their voting status, including that their primary votes weren't counted because of issues with their mail-in ballots, election officials told the Inquirer.In Bucks County, some messages directed people to resolve their issues by calling a fake number.What they're saying: County election officials say it is unclear who's behind the messages, but people should ignore them and not call any of the numbers or click on the links that are provided.The Pennsylvania Department of State says it never sends voters information about their specific voting record.To check your voter registration status, visit the Department of State website, contact your county elections office or call 1-877-VOTESPA.
Top returning local girls soccer players to watch in 2024
The girls soccer season has started in Pennsylvania. Let’s celebrate another upcoming year of great goals, perfect passes and sensational saves by looking at some of the top players returning from last season. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Barley Snyder secures landmark victory for property rights in eminent domain case
Barley Snyder has announced a significant legal victory on behalf of Gary and Mary Wolfe in the case of Wolfe et al. v. Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad Co. The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has ruled in favor of the Wolfes, overturning the Commonwealth Court’s previous decision and upholding the Court of Common Pleas’ order that rejected the railroad’s attempt to exercise eminent domain.
'Like a bomb going off': Fire rips through RVs at Camping World in Allegheny Township
Aug. 28—An early morning fire damaged or destroyed more than a dozen recreational vehicles Wednesday at Camping World along Route 356 in Allegheny Township. Neighbors in the area reported the fire to Westmoreland County 911 about 4:40 a.m. after multiple explosions roused them from sleep, Allegheny Township police Chief Dan Uncapher said. Rachel Ramsey, who has lived next to the business for ...
Morning roundup: Inspections restrict Tarentum Bridge traffic; reward offered in burning of McKeesport police cars
Here are the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Aug. 29:. Traffic will be restricted on the Tarentum Bridge for ramp inspections on Thursday, PennDOT announced. There will be traffic shifts from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the ramps from eastbound Route 366 to First Avenue, and the First Avenue ramp to westbound Route 366.
Mars boys basketball coach Rob Carmody resigns after 26 years
Aug. 27—Once Rob Carmody decided now was the time to resign as Mars' boys basketball coach, his son Robby had a request. "He said, 'Dad, I want to get in the gym with you one more time before this all happens,'" said Carmody, who fulfilled that wish over the weekend. "We had a good cry. It's sad. But by the same token, I know I'm doing the right thing by my family, by my business and for the ...
Pennsylvania State Police warning public of potentially fatal sextortion scams
(WHTM) — Pennsylvania State Police are warning the public of potentially fatal sextortion scams that have been reported across the state. Social media posts, mainly originating from Nigeria, are targeting teenage boys. According to State Police Lt. Col. George Bivens, scammers are “posing as young females, getting young males here to send photos.” Lt. Col. […]
Will Pennsylvania voters have results on Election Night?
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — As Nov. 5, Election Day, grows closer, Pennsylvania residents may be wondering if they will see results the night of. In 2020, Pennsylvania’s results were not confirmed until almost 20 days after election day. This was due to an influx of mail-in and absentee ballots that had been sent. However, many claimed […]
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